Wines that pair with

Chilli

Aggregated across 59 related dishes — most-paired wines first.

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Pinot Noir

Classic 15 dishes

Red · Light · Dry

Burgundy's most temperamental grape, but the rewards are real — translucent ruby with a perfumed lift of red cherry, forest floor, and clove. Silken tannins and bright acid make it the most versatile red on the table; serve cool, around 58°F.

Works with Chilli · Chilli Sauce · White Chilli +12 more

Riesling

Classic 13 dishes

White · Light · Off-dry

Aromatic, racy, and shapeshifting — bone-dry in Alsace, off-dry on the Mosel, syrupy and ageless when late-harvested. The single most versatile wine for spicy food on earth.

Works with Spicy Chilli · Lemon Chilli · Chilli And Pork +10 more

Cabernet Sauvignon

Classic 12 dishes

Red · Full · Dry

The benchmark for full-bodied red — structured, age-worthy, unapologetic. Black currant, graphite, and tobacco lead into firm tannins that demand protein on the plate. Decant young bottles; cellar the serious ones.

Works with Chilli Beef · Venison Chilli · Chilli And Pork +9 more

Cava

Interesting 10 dishes

Sparkling · Light · Dry

Spain's traditional-method sparkling, made in Catalunya. Crisper and chalkier than Prosecco; remarkable value next to Champagne. Pair with jamón, tortilla, and grilled vegetables.

Works with Chilli · Chilli Sauce · White Chilli +7 more

Syrah

Classic 10 dishes

Red · Full · Dry

Shiraz's more reserved European cousin — Northern Rhône style, all violets, black olive, and white pepper. Less brawn, more poise; pairs as well with lamb as with peppered duck breast.

Works with Chilli Beef · Venison Chilli · Chilli And Pork +7 more

Gewurztraminer

Classic 9 dishes

White · Medium · Off-dry

Lychee, rose petal, and a touch of ginger; medium-bodied, low-acid, and unmistakable. The wine for any cuisine where the spice cabinet did the heavy lifting.

Works with Spicy Chilli · Lemon Chilli · Sweet Chilli Beef +6 more

Malbec

Classic 9 dishes

Red · Full · Dry

Argentina's signature grape: deep purple, plummy, and remarkably smooth for its weight. Soft tannins and a touch of cocoa make it the dinner-party Cabernet alternative — and far easier on the wallet.

Works with Chilli Beef · Venison Chilli · Chilli And Pork +6 more

Moscato D'asti

Classic 7 dishes

Sparkling · Light · Sweet

Asti's more refined sibling — gently frizzante, only 5-6% alcohol, all peach and orange blossom. The perfect summer dessert wine.

Works with Lemon Chilli · Chilli Chocolate · Mango Chilli Salsa +4 more

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